Food & Drink

Food demonstrations for kids and families, live entertainment and food trucks are featured at Picnic in the Park at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. Picnic in the Park in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 25, and entry is free. Artisan vendors are included at the event, which also includes …

For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include 4 pasta dinners with dessert and beverage for $19.99 at participating restaurants while promotion is offered January 19 up …

You’re invited to the pizza party! Everyone loves Little Caesars because of its delicious pizzas and great value — perfect for frugal families and pizza parties on a budget. The restaurant offers one of the best deals on the much-loved pizza and that’s why it’s more popular than ever with bargain hunters. And, for a …

Taco Bell is entering 2026 with lots of “new values”. Launching nationwide on January 22, 2026, the popular restaurant’s new Luxe Value Menu features 10 items priced at $3 or less — replacing the current Cravings Value Menu. The new value menu combines five new menu innovations with five fan-favorite classics, so there’s something for …

Denny’s is America’s diner — always offering a good comfort meal at a reasonable price. However, dining out is more expensive than ever before, especially for families.  Thankfully, the popular diner is making it more affordable with its new value menu — Slammin’ Meal Deals. Best of all, the value menu is available all day, …

Wendy’s is going big! The popular restaurant is known for its “Biggie” deals. And now there are more options to customize your savings. Just about anything can be customized nowadays and most diners prefer to have more personalized ordering options at restaurants. To this end, Wendy’s is putting its fans first with the introduction of …

Great news! This burger deal is being extended. As smash burgers continue to grow in popularity across restaurant menus and social media, Miami Grill is adding its own take to the trend with a limited-time Double Smash Burger available till Feb. 22, 2026. The South Florida-based fast-casual chain is offering the burger for $5.99. It …

Take advantage of this ongoing series of free concerts under the stars, with food trucks and vendors, plus pop-up family events in 2026. The amphitheater at Wellington Town Center has a capacity of 1,500 people. Plan to take portable seats or blankets to enjoy festivities under the stars. Free Food Truck & Music Series: Jan. 15, …

Here’s the latest scoop from Chicken Salad Chick: The nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant is celebrating its Guest Appreciation Day (and 18th anniversary!) by giving a delicious gift to all customers.  For one day only, Chicken Salad Chick is scooping its signature chicken salad flavor at no cost — the Classic Carol. Photo: Chicken …

Extra mustard and savings, please! For bargain hunters, there’s nothing ever corny about saving money, especially when it means dining on the cheap.  Image: Sonic Drive-In Sonic Drive-In occasionally offers discounted corn dogs for one day only on select dates, typically holidays or other notable days. (Any add-ons are extra.) There’s usually no limit, so …

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Eligibility requirements vary among different organizations. Some are open to everyone.  Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is …